This yearbook is a culmination of our past and our vision for the future. Th e year 2000 is a marking point of a ne w millenium. Not only do w e need to
sieze the day but w e need to remembe r the past and hope for the future. Th e past has taught us our strengths and weaknesses, and that is wh y w e need to take another look back into the ., millennium.
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I DO: Ryan Geiger and Jessica Culleybecameengaged atthePeaks of Otter
COOL AS ICE: Kenny Queen, Seth Huberand Joee Leeenjoyed the refreshingsnow conesduringthe annual BlockParty
STRIKE A POSE: Josh Browning, Jimmy Foster,PhilVanderPloegand Russell Darnell gathered on topof thetrashcan.
HUMAN PYRAMID: Gophers of God (residents of Dorm 15) displayedtheirteamwork.
SNOW DAY: Trisha Mark enjoyed the snow by sledding atthefootball stadium with friends
THEORIGINALGANG:
Victoria Bagby, Lauren Paquin, Krista Hagerman, Caryn Farley, Katherine Kirshberger and MaiFukuda from293 have made lasting friendshipsat Liberty
THE 3 MUSKETEERS:
Jamal Saba,PhilVander Ploeg andJames Mills spreadtheirjoytoeveryone around them!
A TOUCH OF DIVERSITY: International students PriscillaJohn and Alisha Manandharenjoyedamoment together away from campus.
FOOTBALL FRENZY: Cherie Taylor, Amanda Moler and Angie Lapina showed theirtrueFlamesspirit duringafootballgame BEFORE THE WORK
BEGINS: RAs in training,Davin Benavides, Kyle Firth, Greg Alexander,Matt Shamblin, IsraelAkpadiaha,Blake Maurice,Jay Fitz, Don Edwards,ErnieBanks, and Albert Massaquoi spent time building theirfriendshipsbefore thesemester began at EagleEyrie
STEP OF OBEDIENCE: Campus Pastor Dwayne Carson baptized Chad Howell during thefall SpiritualEmphasisWeek
ENJOYING GOD'S CREATION: SLDs Shannon Nehring,Debbie Smith and Amy Holmes fellowshipped withoneanotherduringthe SLD Banquet.
BIBLE BEATER? No! That's Danny Lovett, LU's liveliest evangelism professor
DORM 30 SENIOR MOMENT: Six Senior girls bonded ready tolovethis world toJesus HALLELUJAH! The SuperConferenceChoirsang praisesto God
A SPECIAL PLACE: Many studentscamehere totheR.C.Worley Prayer Chapel tospend time alonewith God
SNOW FIGHT: Jesse
Connors enjoyed "Liberty's Day Off" from classes.
FALL COLORS: Katie
Bunkers, Cara Thacker, Alison Thacker,Rachael Kreh and Didi Davis escaped from campusto enjoy thefall oftheyear inBoonsboro.
LET'S GO CAMPING: Tiffany Lam,Alena Brown, Andrea Patterson, Jackie Samson and Sara Snapp took some timeofffrom schoolwork toexperience thebeauty of nature
JERRY'S KIDS: Dr. Falwell took time to have some fun in thesnow withthe students!
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A QUIET PLACE: Deeshunna Ragland studiedfaithfullyforan upcoming testintheLibrary
PIZZA-PIZZA-PIZZA:
Jeremy. Josh and Melissa took a quick study break inthe Hanger.
STUDYING CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE: Katie Meisderfound anice, quietplaceinScienceHall toorganizeherresearch and typeapaper
READING IS FUN: Nick Barela took advantage ofthemany resourcesintheLibrary.
LATE NIGHT STUDYING: Andy Gregory and Emily Russac worked hard tofind currentinformation on the internet.
3 ROOMIES: Annie Marshall, Erika Jordan and ErikaZinnerttooktimeoutoftheirbusy schedule tospend qualitytimestudyingtogether.
St^y to show thysofj approVod, a Workman that noobotjn not t° v° ashamod, tho Word
BUMP, SET,SPIKE: Tom Millerserved one over the netduring an intramural volleyball game atDavid'sPlace.
AIR DULONG: Delawn Grandison lept for thedunk.
LOYAL FANS: Liberty University students cheered for theFlames atWilliams Stadium.
DRIBBLE, DRIBBLE, DRIBBLE ....
SCORE! Breanna Jacintocarriedtheball all theway down the court
PEP TALK: The Liberty University tennis team prepared for victory.
A LONG WAY FROM HOME: TheKorean Campus Crusadefor Christ enjoyed times offellowshipwithoneanother
LEARNING CROSS-CULTURALLY: Kostja Penner from Germany, Olya Chouraleva from Russia and Evgueni Martchouk from Belarus' proudly represented their countries.
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS: ChristelReavestraveledwiththe Liberty University Summer Spanish Institute to Guatemala where she made a new friend
CHRISTMAS WITH AN ORPHAN: Annie Clawson.Tom Miller and Heather Howlett broughtChristmastoorphans in Indiaalongwithmany otherstudentson theLightteam
PEEK-A-BOO: Joanna Elam gave one oftheorphans a bath on topoftheTeam IndiaHouse OpcmC'i'
1 Corinthians 51-52
"Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, butwe shallbe changed - ina moment, inatwinkling ofan eye,atthe lasttrumpet. Forthetrumpetwill sound, and the dead willbe raised incorruptible,and we shallbe changed."
We are forever grateful how you have changed the livesofthose you touched:
Amanda Hablnen - Studentand daughterofFaculty
Amy Parker - Student and daughter of Faculty
Russ Kopis - Faculty
Taryn Kelly - Student
Darrin Wenger - Student
2 Qorintbians3:1j
"J^byp the JEord is thatspirit; and where the spirit of the J?ord is, there is liberty.'
"zA merry heart mafytb a cheerful countenance.'
cPro"perbs 15.13a
"^hta^e a joyful noise unto the J2ord, all the lands.'
'Psalm 66:1
"zAnd now abidetb faith, hope, lol>e; these three; but the greatest of these is lol>e.'
WORDS OF WISDOM: Dr.Falwell encouraged students during thefirst academic convocation bysaying, "Putyourhand totheplow, anddon'tevergive up."
SHOUT TO THE LORD: Eric Lovettand Eternal Praise frequently ledthestudentbody in some of their favorite praiseandworshipsongs
PREPARING HEARTS: Students were challenged by many speakers throughoutthe year.
HILLBILLIE CHRISTMAS: Danny Lovett, dressed asSanta Claus, entertainedthestudy body duringChristmasconvocation.
C t/J"ach Monday, Wednesday and Friday brought about the gathering of all Liberty Zl University studentsintheVines Center forConvocation,a.k.a., Convo. Convo offered afew moments duringthe students' busy week tofocuson theLord.
Beginningwith atime ofworship ledby EricLovettand EternalPraiseand Bruce Fenters and Revive,studentsprepared theirheartsforthemessage.Thisspecial music gaveLU ministry teams,facultyand students an opportunity touse their Godgiventalentstoministertoothers. The speakers provided relevant, timely messages thatencouraged theirlisteners. Convocation proved tobe atime ofboth renewal and exhortation.
Thank s toDr.Danny Lovett, LU studentshad an optiontoattend a servicewith a ministry emphasis instead of regular convocation on Fridays. This service was designed to encourage and challenge students planning on going into the ministry. Ministry chapel also functioned as a welcome service for prospective students.
Some of the guest speakers included: Dave Adams, Jim Law, David Ford, Jerry Wells, Randy Spencer, Doug Randlett, and Dr. Charles Fuller. Dr. Jerry Falwell and Dr. Lovett have also taken the time to address the students. Ministry chapel was an exciting time of worship time and time again.
-Written by Jen Maul-Spiritual Life section designedbyAnnie
MarshallThisyear'sfall SpiritualEmphasis Week was held on Septem ber 5-8,and was ledby Rev Tony Noland,ministerof single adults and young singles atFirstBaptistChurch Woodstock, Ga Nolan was a powerful speaker with an incredible abilitytocommunicateand relatewith young adults. The band Brother's Keeper, consisting offormer Liberty students, alsoblessed thestudents with hitssuch as "Rain On" and "What Would
According tothe SpiritualLifeOffice, more than 100people received Christand nearly 2000 people attended the eventona nightlybasis. Also more than 50 people were baptized on Wednes day,while nearly 40 students surrendered tofull-time vocational ministry.
Daniel Henderson was the speaker forthe Spring SpiritualEmphasis Week with Luke Garrett asthe specialmusical guest A graduate ofboth LibertyUniversity and the Liberty BaptistTheologicalSeminary,Henderson isthe pastor ofArcadia Baptist Church! inSacramento,California. Henderson sparked up yetanother spiritualrevivalhere at Liberty.
". ..letuA kneelbefore the^ lardtourmakei", c ar l£e i& ourQod" T&alm 95:6-7INSPIRING MESSAGE: Tony Nolan inspiredthe students withhispowerfulmessage.
BEAUTIFUL MELODIES: The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Singers had a wonderful musical message to bring toallwho attended SuperConference
CHALLENGING WORDS: Dr. Paige Patterson spurred many pastorsto actionduringSuperConference.
MINISTRY-MINDED: Dr. John Rawlings returned for another memorable message
This year's Super Conference, "Third Millenium Ministry"was themost successfulone in history. The conference featured thepreaching of many powerful speakers including Dr John Rawlings, Dr Adrian Rogers, Dr. Bailey Smith, Dr.JerryVines, and Dr. Paige Patterson Dr Jim Cymbala, pastor oftheBrooklynTabernacle, alongwith hiswife Carol, directorofthe grammy award winning Brooklyn TabernacleChoir, blessed many with theirpresence atthis event. Many workshop sessionswere alsoincluded, such as children'sministry, counselling sessions, thenewage movement,andmuch more. A women's conference with speakers such asBev Lowry,Gloria Gaither and Joyce Rogers was alsoheld during thisweek.
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rP* hepherd's Ministries Friday Night Witnessing program is just one of many opportunity^ tiesatLibertyto reach theworld forChrist The program, which has been ineffect for severalyears, allows students toreach outtotheLynchburg community by sharing the gospeland handing outtractstoresidents. According to the directorofShepherd'sMinistries, EricMarston, theideabehind theprogram istoshareby "caring, not confrontational evangelism."
The evening begins about 6:45 p.m. each Friday, asstudentsgather inDeMoss Hall. Marston breaks them intosmallgroups ledby previously appointed leaders. Beforethe group heads out, Marston givesthem afew words ofencouragement and giveseveryone a stackoftracts. The groups then disperseintosmaller groups oftwo orthree around Lynchburg invarious locations Hot spotshave included thePlaza, Movies 10 and downtown Lynchburg
Tida l Wave Tuesday served asan opportunity forstudents togetexcited about revivalatLibertyUniversity The program,developed by students inDorm 10, made itsappearance forthefirst time thisyear. The meetings were held every Tuesday nightat10:00p.m. It was atime ofworship through testimony, song and hearing ofthe Word. One thing thatmade TidalWave sounique isthatit was entirely student led. Some ofthe student speakers thathave shared this yearinclude Zach Sims,Todd McGrovyk and Brian Davidson Zach Sims,one ofthefounders oftheprogram said, "TidalWave isa time tocome together and enjoy God. We want toseeHis glory and we do thatthrough worship."
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r~7/~) ersonal discipleship of each student begins with prayer leaders. Small groups II ofstudents meet all over campus on Thursday evenings, called prayer groups,fora time offellowship, worship, instruction and encouragement. Each group is ledby afaithfulindividualwho lovesand caresforevery group member. Prayer groups fosteraunity thatis hard tofind elsewhere.LibertyUniversity senior Jimmy Foster, prayer leaderinDorm 4, says, "I likebeing around people who encourage me and help me grow (inChrist)." The unitywithin hisprayer group and his influence inthelivesoftheguys he has been entrusted with,arewhat Foster considerstobe thetwo greatestaspects ofbeing aprayer leader Prayer leaders areon the frontlineswhen it comes todiscipleship on campus.
<T> piritual Life Directors (SLDs) play a significant role in leading Liberty University <J£> students on theirspiritualjourney. An SLD's first and foremost responsibilityis toequip theprayer leaders toservetheirprayer groups most effectively They provide accountability,instruction and encouragement tothe prayer leaders. According toLiberty seniorNitza Ramero,SLD inDorm 33-2,the SLD is incharge of "making sure theirprayer leadersarewalking with God, seeing thateveryone on the hallis being prayed forand ministering tothe girls on thehall." SLDs also serve as counselors, and Christ-likeexamples toothers on theirhall Ramero says,"An SLD is the coach/pastor ofthe hall." Ramero likesbuilding relationshipswith other Christians who share her passion and desireforministry. As aleader, she saysthat seeing sgirlson her hallcome toknow Christ and grow,is the biggesthighlightin theministry.
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KNEELING BEFORE GOD: Prayerleadersoftenmetone-on-onewithgroup members for prayerandaccountability.
SAY CHEESE: Shannon Nehringand JenniMorrison, bothSLDs, takeamoment during a meeting withDwayne to pose PRAYER WARRIORS: SLDsspentmany hoursaweekprayingtogetherformanyimporatant issues.
Spiritual Life Directors in Dorm 11
"True knowledge for God is seen through your lovefor others."
Prayer Leader in Dorm 25-3
"I praise the Lord that prayer leadersnot only hold others accountable,but they are accountable aswell;and although we're the ones mentoring others,Iam constantly being mentored,too."
Testimony:
At Libertybecause:
Family:
Favoritefood:
Hobbies andInterests:
Iwas saved when I was 5yearsold Came toLU asamarried student looking foraplacetotrainfortheministry. Thiswas the best placethatallowed me tokeep my family asmy first priority Wife, Tammy; Daughters, Beth and Jessica; Son, Ryan Mexican Racquetball, won the 1997 StateChampionship,hunting, and ridingmotorcycleswith his wife
Most memorable event: Seeing the "lightcome on"instudentswhen theyrealize what therealstuffoflife isaboutwith regard toGod'spurpose
Funniestmoment: The funniestmoment was when our officeplayed atrickonEdGomes He made apublic comment about Ericand girls. The officegottogether and had Ericwriteaformal letterexplaining that he was extremely offended bythecomment, when he reallywasn't Edproceeded tospend 15 minutes groveling toEricbeforeEriccould nolongerkeep the laughter in The whole officewas listeningatthe doorwhile Edwas apologizing
What Libertyhas meant: LU has been adream job and thebestjob. I getpaid todo what weasChristians are commanded todo.It has been thebestplace toraisemychildren.
To the Students: Don't settleforthefoolsgold oflife The more we make Christthe center ofour life, wefindout what life isreallyabout SochooseChrist
, wfw; does not walk in tfie delist is in tfie lam qftM&£ord 1:1-2
"Trust in th& Lard witfb all tfdn& fieart; and lean not untu tfrrine awn understandings. alltfity wtxy& a£knawledg£y ffim, andffe sfiall direct tk^patfiSs."
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Testimony:
AtLibertybecause:
Family:
Favoritefood:
HobbiesandInterests:
Most memorableevent:
Funniest moment:
Saved February 15,1983 at CriswellBible College.
Heard that"Libertycan Change theWorld"and wanted to be involved inchangingthe world.
An awesome wifeand fourincredible children.
A good steak, lobster, orsalmon. Fishing.
Nightsofprayerwere themost memorable.Iwas blessed to be ableto praywith so many studentsand towatch how God works intheirlives throughthe years
During the"99Israel trip, Iwas baptizingalady. When I broughtheroutofthewater, I saw herwigfloatingdown theriver. I quicklysnatched thewig outofthewaterwithout evencrackingasmile. Lateron, everyonewho had seenthis, includingme,couldn'tstop laughingabout it.
What Libertyhasmeant:
Libertyhasgivenme theopportunitytoinvestmy life inpeoplewho I believewill be used tochange theworld forthecauseofChrist. Thiswork is such a privilege.
Testimony:
AtLibertybecause:
Family:
Favorite food:
HobbiesandInterests:
Most memorableevent:
Funniest moment:
What Libertyhasmeant:
Accepted Christ in 1989 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama at youthcamp.
Iwas leading music occasionally and when another pastor left, they asked me to take thejob
A "fanatic forJesus"dad,a quietbut humble mom, and 14-year-old sister Mary, and 11-year-old sisterStephanie.
Kyotos and Osakas
Weight liftingand motorcycling.
When 2000 students met every Wednesday night church serviceand we were able toprepare them tomeet with God.
All those times with Super PraiseMan and when he kidnapped me.
Liberty is a place where young men and women can come tobe around other like-minded people,pursuing something that God wants them todo
"Therefore, myhelmed kretfieren, he steadfast, invrrumahle, always abounding in the mark aftheLard, krwzwngs thatyour lahar w> not in main in the Lard."
-1 Corinthians, 15:58
Opening with prayeris customary forthe Men's Basketball team. Coach Mel Hankinson leads in prayer.He hasbeen National Coach oftheyear seven times.He hastaken theProgram from 315 to receiving aTop 24vote lastyear forthefirsttime inschool history. Godhas blessed his efforts.
Girl's soccer team Head Coach James Price stateshisposition as"we arenottrying tobea one season wonder butrather we aretryingto bUILD something for the future. Before The game the team joined with opponents to pray forguidance andprotection.
Other schools look atus differently because we are CHRISTIANS. PLAYING soccerkeepsme accountable to SPIRITUAL growth, as other PLAYERS from the other TEAM are watching my performance. Italso Opens doorstowitness. Ben Strawbridge, Center Defender.
Go d has given us the TALENT , it is our responsibility to US E that talent for HI M Th e spiritual growth is giving Hi m the GLOR Y for what H e has given us. Dan a Giani. right defender, Girls' Soccer
Sportman-like conduct isa byproduct of spiritual growth. Players congratulate each other for a good performance.
Both on and off thefieldfootball players take time tothank theLord forHis blessings and ask for His protection
"Therefore if anyone is in Christheis a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things havebecome new."
2 Corinthians 5:17 Many students give their testimonies and follow in obedience in baptism as a sign that they nowexperience achanged life in Christ.
P*€A<fMN6 AWAV: The sole purpose of ScareMare was thewitnessingtent, where LU studentsshared theGospelto guests
KHOOL XH00TIN6S: Striking an alltoofamiliar nerve in theguests, theroom depictedthehorror ofkidswho were shotin school.
IN TH€ FORfiST: Guests had to walk through theforestofthe"livingdead"in ordertoreachthe house.
#^fc erhapsone ofthe most anticipated fall eventsthattakesplaceatLiberty is J SCclYSWlclYG* Hosted by YouthQuest, this annual productionhas proven to be an iDCfetJibie ministry. Every year, htiOCVeuS of people make decisionsfor JesusChrist Thisamazing eventdisplayed many dramatic scenes of death. Some ofthe dramas thisyear hit close to home in many \}<£BYTS. The memories of the VOitifPbiOC shootings were brought tolife aswell as a tragicautomobile accident. As theonlookerswalked through theblack, narrowcorridors, and heard SuYkSKS from both actors andspectators,their imagination took off Reality hitwhen they entered the lastroom where Jesus ishanging onthe Cr*0SS, beaten andbattered The participantsarethenledto thepreaching tohearaclear presenta-
Ition of the UTQSpe) message. TheLord has used this ministry time andtime again to cfoaifjqe people's lives.
.SUPERSTAR. Inhopes offinding a date, Jenny Selah impressed the audience with her charm VALENTINES PROPOSAL Dan Tauble, the shocked hisgirlfriendwith a ringafteralong piano serenade.
WITH GUITAR: Shae Whitne sang"It Came Upon a Midnight Clear."
£jROO*/IN': The famous LU rappers Don P.and Curtis once again rocked dahouse
LOOK OOP Guys watch out, she's coming to get you!
aitinginlineforup toan hour, LibertyUniversitystudents eagerly anticipated an entertaining night at C°rree Set up with tables and candles, the Shilling's center was transformed into a cafe/theater. JJ'NS'NJJ, drama, and playing 'NStrUNleNtS are only a few of the talents that Liberty University students displayed at Coffee House. This year attendees heard from various styles of campus bands, from classic rock and the blues to T3p and alternative. There have been S'LLVj, entertaining, and just plain hilarious oK'to. Perhaps one of the most memorable acts was not an act at all. The Cr°Wa watched, on the edge of their Se3tS, waiting in suspense as one brave student proposed to his girlfriend. She said J)eS as the onlookers cheered in celebration. This is just one example of the many |V|e|VJopieS made at Coffee House. Overall, Coffee House has proven to be an exciting time of eNl»er»3'NP'leN» and fun.
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tOH$ Scott Windham, Justin Carter, Caleb Luther, Jack Leahy, and Andrew Maddoc captivatedtheaudiencewiththe hit "I want in that way".
ARRIVINGINSTYLE: Being theSGA Presidenthad its perks and Chris Stewart and Ashley Lyon were notcomplaining
PURE ENTERTAINMENT: Christian comedian Ken Davis made suretheaudience wasfull of laughs
REAL FOOD: Students enjoyed a night out away from Marriott
Narcalepsy isno laughing matter asshown here byShirley Laplate April Conner, Clark Jones, MelissaNewby, JenMiller and Tristan Boyd
FREE AT LAST: Afterthe slavewas setfreein Big River, Huck Finnand friendssang out in excitement
POOR JOSEPH: Joseph's brothersshowed their love for him by sellinghimto Egypt.
BLUSH AND BASHFUL: In Steel Magnolias, Shelby tells thegirls about her"blushand bashful wedding,"whileEnell attempsto fix Malin's hair.
Liberty University's academic SCiTOOl year was filled with much drama — theatricaldrama thatis The FineArtsDepartment flooded thestagewith talentduring its performances of Opera Gala,BigRiver: TheAdventuresof Huckl6D6rry Flflil, Steel Magnolias, and Joseph and theAmazing TechnicolorDreamcoat.
BigRiver, which was performed inlateSeptember, is thestory ofHuck Finn, an abused Orphan seeking something more inlife Inhissearch for"theLight," Huck embarks upon an enormous adventure. The MlUSical contained gospel-likenumbers in theTony Award-winning score, including "Free at Last"and "Waiting fortheLightto Shine." The play had a strongreligiousbackground and lighthearted actingthat made foran upliftingperformance
The FineArtsDepartment's N OV£fFlD£r production, the Opera Gala, featured portionsof 11 operasfrom such popular shows as The Magic Flute, Hansel and Gretel and Cdrmen. Since some oftheoperas were inother IttfigUfl(J£S. adisplay withsubtitles was used sothattheaudience could interprettheforeign words. Thisplay was entertaining and inspiringand it familiarized studentsand theaudience with awide variety ofoperas
The performance ofplaywright Rober Harling's SteelMagnolias inearly February, brought afresh, new flavorofactingtoLiberty's theater. The play was setinTruvy's Beauty Salon, an unofficialhub ofa smalltown inLouisiana. Here,sixwomen find seemingly endlesstime and energy to gOSSip Beneath chatty, southern simplicity, these women bind togetherinamusement and tears. The all female casthonored the InternationalMonth ofWomen.
Of course the Fine Arts Department had tofinishthesemester withtheir production of Joseph and theAmazing TechnicolorDreamcoat. The play was SO Id OUt every night. Thisplay recapturestheBiblicalaccount of Joseph and retells thestory of how Joseph was sold into SlaVery. Joseph brought outemotions oftheBible characters thatwe grew up learning about inSunday School The play appealed tothosethatwere looking tobe entertained, provoked tothinkorjusttohave agood laugh.
BEAUTY TIME: In Steel Magnolias, Clairie talked over Shelby'ssituationwith her,whileTruvy touched up hernailsand Weezer and Enellshowed their support.
SHAPE UP: Huck's aunt and the concerned friends lethim know ofhisdestiny if he wouldn'tshape uphis actin Big River.
REUNITED: Joseph isreunited with hisfather inEgyptafter becomingruler
RULER: Joseph's dreams were explained and now allbow down tohim.
THE DREAMCOAT: Joseph'sbrothersfianallyaccepted him afterhe rescued them in Egypt
Thereis always something todo and someone todo it with....be it mischief,study orfun.Somewhere alongtheway friendships thatlastalifetimeare formed.
<3krUtvwa=> "^Uvw: R.A. Ashley Lyonshowed herdecorative skills and holidayspirit tohelp decorate Dorm 26-3
C^u. 'WXx,! Rebekah Meadows and Jennifer Maul stared inamazement atthewonders ofthefact that textbooks reallydo have useful information in them
Skowi>v, ike Jl^ox/e: Nick Bennett, Jay Sholes,Josh Lawhorne, Bill Ford,Brian Lambert,Luke Steele, Justin Drake,Andrea Dorsey and' Ashley Neeley showed brotherlyand sisterlyloveatopen dorms
X^et Ike Sw=>~ f^^di; During the snow day, dorm students gathered tohave fun in thesnow by snowball fights, sled ridingand building snowmen
t ^««kL=w Sk.™ During Valentines Day hall meeting, Dorm 25-3 dressed upeach prayergroup leaderinadifferent color
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^ ft hether onthe hill or the CCVCie, dorm life at LibertyUniversityis a new, ^k J^ • excitingchallengeto tackle everyyear. It is arudeawakeningfor most
^ ^ ^mr students — sharinga room, cleawiw q it, not havingyourownprivate bathroom, washing clothes, etc Whileit is a challenge, it is whereyoumeetmostofyour rriewds, whereyouare SMppose a to study, anda place whereyou leenrw more about yourselfthan anyother. In the dorm, so many decisions are made — bigandsmall- as simpleas whatto dothis weekend or as cevwpe x as changingyourmajor.Yourdorm room becomesyour kovw e for a year — whereyoueat, sleep, bathe but also whereyoulaugh, cry make memories, learn frommistakesandseekGod'sface everyday. To quote ^ • »^lvircg—
HweeL W ^"^ S ewlctvvs, "Oneofmy friends told me oncethat life is madeof many memories It's so true And living in the dorm is the place to make so many wonderful vwevwone s I havelovedmy life in the dorm andI know I will missit whenI'mgone."
Otudents areinvolved inintramuralsports, which alsois abigpartofstudentlife. These sportsofferthestudents achance tobeactive and participateintheirfavoritesport.
ALL WRAPPED UP: Dorm 13showedtheir appreciation fortoilet paperas away of showing schoolspirit
LEADING THE WAY: The Spiritofthe Mountain marching band proudly displayedtheir talentinthe Homecoming Parade.
REDNECK WEDDING
Dorms17-2and26-3 showedeverything from dinnertoacousin's wedding.
ON BENDED KNEES:
Bonfires. Tailgate parties.Parades.Alumni banquet.Football. Thisdescribes Liberty'sHomecoming weekend. Thisyear,Homecoming began withthealumni banquet. About 400 faculty, staff and alumni came togethertofellowshipandsee the accomplishments taking placeatLiberty.The bonfire, sponsored bySGA, featuredVroom aswellas rappers,Don P andCZ Smooth.
As Saturday arrived, theHomecoming parade broughtthecreativityoncampus.Floatsranged from princessestosportsteams to weddings.
Libertyalumnus,Bill Ford said, "I really enjoyed theparade because it seemed asthoughthe whole universitywasinvolved."Ford, wasa member ofthe"Redneck Wedding"float, and he liked having timetorelaxandrelieve stress.
Homecoming closed withthefootballteam's 38-2victoryoverJohnson C.Smith.Freshman,Heidi Seltzerthoughtthegame wasawesome.She replied, "Everyonewasinsuch high spirits."
By Janet Ballos Athletics Players Gavin Kralickand Walter Heilg kneeled toshow theirexcitement afterscoring another touchdown. NUMBER ONE: The dominating women's soccerteam wasfired up during theparade. THE WINNERS: The winning float'In HisKingdom' proudly presented thebeautifulprincesses ofdorm 27-1.It was January 13, 2000 when Coach Sam Rutigliano announced that he would assume the position hashead football coach ofthe LU flames. In 1989 "coach Sam"acceptedthe positionwith eagerness. Throughouthis yearsin Lynchburg, He proclaimed that God had broughthim to Libertyfora purpose.
As Liberty'shead coachhe will be mostnotablyremembered for the lawsuitthat Libertywon against the NCAA on theissueofprayingin theend-zoneCoach Sam compiled arecordof67-53 duringhis11 yearsashead coachbeforeresigningin January.Hecame to Liberty afterbeingacolorcommentary forESPN andNBC.Beforehis broadcastingjobhe spentsevenyearsas head coach oftheCleveland Browns,in witchhe was twicenamed theAFC Coach ofTheYearas wellastheNFL Coach ofTheYearin1980.He alsocoached for the DenverBroncos, New England Patriots, New OrleansSaints, and New YorkJets.
Coach Sam was inductedinto the LynchburgArea SportsHallofFame in2000. Though Coach Sam hasleft the positionasLU'sfootball coach, his legacywill be remembered.
Coach Karcher states"Sincemy arrival inMarch of2000,God has made it very clearasHe directsmy stepsthatHe has calledme toLiberty. We want tobuild afoundation. We're all very realisticin what could happen on thefieldthis year. You have ateam that hastoadapt toanew philosophy system. But we've gotguys that believeinwhat we aretryingtoaccomplish."
Coach Karcher was tagged asthesixthhead coach intheprogram's historyon February 18,2000.His goalsaretohelptheteam understand who they areinChrist, graduatewith excellence, become thebest footballplayersthey canbecome,and striveforanationalchampionship. We wlcome Coach Karcher.
Behind every athleticteam,one will findits heartand soul-thefans. Faces and clothing ofred, whiteand bluewere burned into thebackground of every game at Liberty postersand signscould Chants and cheers of be heard through projecting voices. afootball, soccer, basegame, the fans came support theteams that thrived on crowd spirit the loudest, craziest
University. Banners, be spotted fromafar. encouragement could megaphones and loud Whether it is watching ballorbasketball outfor one reasonto they love. LU students and took prideinbeing and mostcolorful school. They were notconcerned about being putdown; theyjust focused on supporting theteam ~ rainorshine,lossor win.
ByJen Maul
.GETTING INTO THE GAME: Students reallygot involved when incameto winning WE'RE PLAYING WHOM? Opponents didn'thavea chance with LU fans
STARVING FOR ATTENTION: Fansusedall measurestobe noticed by others.
THE FOOTBALL FANS:Through rainorshine, LU fanspouredout theirheartsto supporttheirteam.
DRESSED IN RED: Fanswent all outinshowing school spirit.
A FAMILIAR FACE: Gary Householder is LU's #1fan.
Anderson,Tony, Jr.
Armstrong,Jason
Attia, Paul
Barela, Nick
Barkley, Rayshawd
Biggins, Tyler
Billingsley,Chad
Bradley,Brandon
Burgess, Jackie
Burgess, Tavi
Burns,Tracey
Burns, Travis
Burton, Tyrus
Butler, Broc
Cassidy,Josh
Cherry, Daryl
Choice, Sammie
Cline, Jay
Commock, Jarees
Conner,Mike
Darby, Justin
Davis, Walter
Deberry,Aaron
Dixon,Lorenzo
Donato,Mario
Elmquist, Brian
Feagin, Joey
Felder,Kareem
Floyd, Josh
Ford,Randy
Foy,Peter
Gooden, Sean
Hajth, Williams
Hall, Adrian
Hewett,Devin
Howard,Kendrick
Howard, Jeff
Ingram,Richard
Jennings,Princeton
Jerry, Andre
Jordan,D.J.
Jordan,Joe
Keeler, Jeremiah
Kelley, Jay
Knopping, Chris
Kralik, Gavin
Lang,Greg
Laravie,Marc
Leatherwood, Al
Linkenauger,Mont
Long,Anthony
Lucy, Alex
Matthews,L.J.
Mays,Matt
Miller, Trey
Namynanik,Jacob
Parson, Biff
Perkins,Aundre
Perren, Timothy' Rapp,Jacob
Rogers, Ben
Seamster, Darrin
Slagle, Nick
Sottile, Derek
State,Randall
Stocks,Nick
Sundheim, David
Sykes,Aaron
Threat,Jason
Turner, Danya
Turner,Dashan
Vaughn,Nick
Watts, Jerrell
Wells,Jason
Wicker,Jerome
Wilson,James
Team members: Patrick Heery, Dean Short, Brook Biddy, Derek Avilez, Ben Strawbridge, Chris Verdi, Austin Carty, Kian Browniee, Pavel Cancura, Steve Mitchell, Jason Streets,Collin Mascagni,Chase Perry, Kevin Hay,Jose Gomez, Brentley Kellum, Mart McKosky,Adam Gill, Armando Corrales.Head Coach: Bill Bell, AssistantCoach:Jeff Alder
Team Members: Katie Woodrow, Breanna Jactinto, Amy Moxley, Jemmi Blesch, Alicia Dacis, Rachael London,Jamie Price,Kim Althouse, Nancy Davis, DanaGiani, Michelle Small, Cheryl Jones, Shara Hoff, Makaela Gibson, Rob Weaver, Nina Aveliz,Jenny Davis, Emily Shubin, JulieGabrielli, Kacey Wade, Sara Foster
Head Coach - Mel Hankinson
AssistantCoaches -Chad Hankinson, Ty Nichols,Mike Doig, AdministrativeAssistant -Ryan Dowley,Office Manager -Aimee Blanks
Team Members Rob Attaway, Louvon
Sneed, David Watson, Glyn Turner, Philip Ward, Nathaniel Nicholas, Mark Manley, Eric Johnson, Nathan Day, Beau Wallace, Maurice Watkins, KennethAnaebonam, Chris Caldwell, Vincent Okotie
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Congratulations Women's Basketball team and Coaches on your hard work and games won. Seize the VICTORY and the MEMORIES.
Team Members:CrystalCarey,Summer Elmquuist, JenniferGraham, Rachel Harnack,Michelle Howland, Jeanette Krupp,ErinMcKeown,Ashley Milear, Theresa Passamani, TatianaTkachuk,Simone Turner, Jessica Wilson.Head Coach:ChrisPhillips, AssistantCoaches: John Pierce, Shane Pinder; Manager:NeftalieDanier; Trainer: Luke Hensel
Head Coach: Larry Hubbard,Assistant Coach: Anthony Fleming Men's Tennis Team: Luke Burden, Josh Campbell, Bruno Coelho, Andrei Cotuna, Ernesto Malagrino, Joel Moylan,MattScott(captain), Ricardo Shinozaki (Captain).
Women's Tennis Team: Bethany Allen, Alison Cho, Brooke Garman (Captain), Emilie Green, April Herrmann, Kelly Kim, Myriam Martin, KeraWalker
2000 Rookie of the Year: Ricardo Shinozaki
Men'sTrackandField:
N. Anderson, E. Beck, T. Biggins, J. Brewer, S. Brunt, T.Cahill, G.Christolin, J. Crawford,J. DeBogory, M. Decker, B Duncan,G Gaddy,C Gore, J Graves, A Groeper,W Heilig,B Hunt,L Johnson,T Key,B Kite,J. Kirk,C. Leaver, E. Lemiso, M. Lunde, S. Meier, R.Moore, L. Nodal, R.Nyambura,J. Prichard, D. Rabe,B.Rose, T.Sangutei, J. Sharpe,P.Smith, D Taylor, J Wagner, B Waker, M Waugh, A Williams, C Wilson,N Young,J Zealand
Women's Track and Field:
B. Bennett, C. Burleson, K. Butler, D .DeKrey, C. Filmore, T .Greene, R Greene, K Helman, T Hoare, C Jones, L LeBaron, M Mulkey, C Nollmeyer, D Parks, R Parsons, S .Pettit, K Pollard, M .Randall, A. Riley, E. Robertson, H. Rutherford,H.Sagan,C.Schlesinger,P .Seymour, R Shepler,J Shifter, C Strohecker,T Sturgill, A Teer, K Wallace, V Westphal, S Wiggins, A Wildrick,R Williams
Team Members:DarrenAdams,Steve Baker, John Bona, Josh Brey, Chad Bryan, Keith Butler,Eric Cloninger,Alex Dooley, Matt Hagen, Jeff Haines, Steve Horstman,Jason Jones,Kelly Knouse, Jeff Lever,Marcus Maringola,Ryan Marsland, Steven McRae, Shane Miller, Trey Miller, Joey Monahan, Israel Noble, Nat Ogborne, Joel Partick, Anthony Pennix, Tim Perren, Angel Ramos, Josh Rupe, Graham Sikes,Matt Stewart, Dan Valentin,Larry York Head Coach: Dave Pastors, Assistant Coaches:TerryWeaver,Randy Tomlim, Brock Van Faussein,Managers:Rayn Eddy Jeff Jordan.
Team members:PattyArguello, Lindsay Schwind, AN Thompson,Tiffany Carp,Amber Searcy,MeredithHollyfield, Amy Csider, Carie VanArtsdalen,Cheryl Wyrick,Shannon Seeley, Lauren Hahn,LisaJones,Cheryl Everly,Kim Johnson,Sarah Hartley, Armanda Goc,AllisonTerry,Lindsay Shelton. Head Coach: Paul Wetmore, Assistant Coach: Andy Lott, Managers: Jodi Emanuele, Leah Schmidt.
The icehockey team hosted thesecond annual game, established a new alumni association and finishedwitha winning season.
Team members:PaulCarey,Ryan Ferguson, AllenHill, Yong Joo, Rob McClellan, Josh Mullins, Randall Tipmore, James Yoo Head Coach Frank Landrey
Membersof the Marching Band:
MariAnnAltona, J Anders, A Brooks, C Brooks, L
Bryan, D.Byng, J. Carter, J. Colson, A. Cooper, J. Corbin, G. Davis, F.De Almeida, Nl.DeCarlo, N. Dibble, J Ellsworth, J Fawcett, C Fortson, A Freitag, L Freitag, C Friese, T Fus, R Gardner, E Gates, G Gifford, J Gove, J Hagen, R Houck, J Rang, D Kline, R Knapp, A Koerber, C Koerber, C Krieger, A Lake, T Lawhome, E Lockwood, N Lynch, A
Marks, D. Marshall, A. Matthews, P.McCafferly, P. Mendoza, M Messner, T Middaugh, L Meter, D Niles, E Noe, C Paris, H Quigley, J Rakes, H Ransom, A Reames, D Reid, T Renner, J Resh, J Reynolds, W Rickenbach, A Rigney, J RileyIV,C
Rucker, J. Ruiz, A. Russell, M. Ryder, E. Sanders, J. Scruggs, C Shaffer, L Shriver, J Silvey, K Skaggs, K Smith, W Smith, R Soils, K Stephens, W
Stephens, K Terrell, A Toothman, E Vance, S
Walker, D Williams, C Wilson, T Wilson, J Witcher, S Womack, S Woods, L Yates
Duane Aagaard
Rachael Abbott
Brian Adams
Darren Adams
Benyam Adenew
Rediate Adenew
Sheria Akins
Israel Akpadiaha
Anthonial Akapama
Elizabeth Aleshire
Greg Alexander
Addy Allen
Bethany Allen
Daniel Allen
Sarah Allen
Tammy Allison
Kimberly Althouse
Alissa Amico
Kenneth Anaeboam
Bruno Andrade
Justin Anderson
Karen Anderson
Stacey Anderson
Angela Andrews
Patrick Andrews
Lucas Anthony
Andre Archibald
Mark Armstrong
Richard Armstrong
Monica Arriola
Amanda Arruda
John Arsenault
Emily Artino
Paul Atkinson
Rob Attaway
PaulAttia
Oswald Attin
Beth Austin
Derek Avilez
Bethany Badger
EricaBaily
Chrissy Baker
Melotie Baker
Stever Baker
Brian Ballard
Dan Banister
Joel Banks
Nick Barela
Rashawd Barkley
SI^l'l£Sr everywhere/ One of the greafesf t^'"3s t^at 004 blesses etfery
st^ent at Liberty with is t^e ability t° smile though t*ej°y and frials of being a Chr iSf i'3h and going t° college/ to who knows uihat j°y each has by counting it all j°y in their Lord Jesus Christ/ The Lord has blessed each of us with Qrien^S t° encourage us. The memories we make with them will last a liCeff'M'je.
Wtballfws Cathy Welch andherfriendsgather together ata footballgame toshow schoolspirit and theirsmilesEartoEarAmy Pearce,Sarah Cooper, Rebekah Meadows andTammy Lawhorne had on theirearto ear smilestodemonstrate thewonderfultimesthey hadin thedorm
Road Trip While on atrip to Baltimore Myrinda Park, Amy Miskell, Oksana Sinchenko, Sommer Thome and Mary Nixshowed theexcitement in their facesofwhat was tocome
BestFriends: Chad Johnaton and ErikaZinnertare truely bestfriendsand thereis always asmilewhen they are together
Cheers: During open dorms Eric Gurierrez, Jen Bonwart, CarrieCrabb,CarlJones,Roy Simmons,Jen Pettograsso and Nichole Berube shared a few laughs and drank theireggnog.
cAUGHTSMoocHW:Seniors ChrisWilson,Dorothy Stokes and Becky Scottsmooch pigswith pretzels ata show provided by a blindAmish man in Pennsylvania.
cAUGHTROLLED UP: Liberty girls were forced to get creativewiththeirwardrobe.
cAUGHTHAPPWG:Like many other students,Rebecca Wemple triedtocatch up on hersleep anywhere she could
cAUGHTAU.STRUMGUP:Chris Edwards showed offhis fun sideduring thisyear'sblock party
cAUGHTcAHoEWG: Three mystery men were shocked when discovered inthefountain lateatnight
SergeGuillot
Natalie Hagan
Jeanna Hagen
Matt Hagen
Jeff Haines
William Haith
Ben Hale
ChristinaHall
KatieHall
Quincy Hall
TinaHall
LeviHalley
Jeremiah Hambrick
Terrance Hamlett
Amie Hammerlund
Cheryl Handwerker
KristiHanna
ChristanHannabass
Sarah Hanson
RichHarrell
ChristineHarris
Graham Harrison
Marion Harrison
Misty Harrisson
Gary Harcum
Duncan Harman
Deborah Hart
NicoleHart
SarahHartley
KaraHastings
Tina Hatcher
Bryan Hayes
Sarah Hayward
Shanta Hector
Megan Hedstrom
Mark Heil
WalterHeilig
Tim Helman
Chelethia Helmes
Jason Henery
VictoriaHennebery
Chantel Henry
Jeremy Henry
Luke Hensel
Shane Hensley
Carisa Henson
Riyad Hermas
Phil Hen-
Erin Hey
Brian Hicks
Don Hicks
James Hicks
Paul Hicks
Tishauna Higgs
Kristen High
AllenHill
Tracy Hoare
Melissa Hodge
JennfierHodges
RobertHodges
Brian Holbrook
Mary Holcomb
Sarah Holcomb
CynthiaHolland
ErickaHolland
StephanieHolland
MeredithHollyfield
ChristienHoggard
Becky Hogge
RachelHornack
ChrisHoward
Jeff Howard
Chad Howell
Ken Howell
Michelle Howland
DustinHoyle
Kendra Huckaby
BrianHudkins
RobertHull
Richard Humphrey
Todd Humrichouser
RobertHunt
Kari Hupman
Jewell Hurlburt
On Lab day in Dr. Gene Sartier's class students are ready and waiting to show off their cutting skills. Today's mission is todissecta Carp.It'sa fishyjob, butthis band ofjolly soulsis up tothechallenge. By any means,thisis no smalltask, however these guys and gals are willing to smell formaldehyde all day they can surely accomplish this feat.
The studentsarereadytodo theirwork
KeliaAyala kissing herlovedone.
This is what thefishlooked likebefore they werecut
Bobby Owen
Jeania Pace
Sharon Pack
Carlos Padilla
Aaron Palermo
Richard Palma
Philip Pantana
Frank Papandrea
Allison Park
Myrinda Park
Newlin Parker
Robert Parker
Stephanie Lynn Parker
Devon Parks
BiffParsons
Rebecca Parsons
Clint Paterson
JoelPatrick
Kimberly Paul
Anna Pawlowski
Crystal Payne
ChrisCarrolenjoysa
shortsnooze Thereis
nothing likean afternoon nap.
Bradford Garrigves, plays everyone's favorite N-64 game,Bond 007.
How many hours a day do you spend playing video games?
Laine Sauteben
Janell Sawyer
Kimberly Schenck
Christina Schlesinger
Rany Schmitz
Charles Schmitz
Dan Schoepflin
Jonathan Schubert
Heidi Schwartz
Stephen Schwerckart
Becky Scott
Sarah Scott
ScottieScott
Jason Scroggins
Billy Seals
Lewis Seals
Leroy Sears
Joseph Secu
Shannon Seeley
Karen Setliff
Panthera Seymour
Doris Shambora
Crystal Sharp
Carrie Shelley
Becky Shepler
Chris Shepphard
Athena Sherwood
Daryl Shetterly
Janelle Shiffer
Ricardo Shinozki
Monique Sholes
Dean Short
Lusungu Sibande
Graham Sikes
Christina Sikkelee
Cherise Sillaman
Leo Simkins
Santosh Simon
Devalon Skaggs
Wendy Skinner
Josh Skipper
Irene Sloof
Michelle Small
Phyllis Smark
April Smart
Cory Smith
Jerica Smith
Kristy Smith
Kirsten Snead
Louvon Sneed
David Sottile
Derrek Sottile
Jill Sorenson
Randall State
Melissa Steinmetz
Dave Sterrett
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The Computer Lab(ITRC) staysopen until 2:00AM every night
The Campus Motorization feewas $150.00per semes-
terduring the 2000-2001 schoolyear.
Students can now print from theirdorms to the ITRC, and FileandPrint Share.Ifyou forgotadisk, you can save thefileto your computer inthedorm from thelaborprintfrom thelabtoyour printerinthe dorm.
In the Future computer's may be mandatory for students, insome Colleges and Universitiesthey already are
"I hate computers, so the only time I get on the net is to check m y e-mail once every tw o ,55 Meredith Haddock
Itook the INFT classes, and I didn't know any more about computers when I finished.
Computers areone ofthe bestthingsthat happened totechnology.
Computers arevery helpful, yet they make things more complicated.
Ilikecomputers becauseI can keep incontact with friends and family
BrendaThienes
Bojuiana Thomas
T'Lea Thomas
Laori Thompson
Sommer Thorne
Jason Threat
Jerod Tilley
Randy Tipmore
April Tollison
RachelTolsma
Josh Tompkins
RashanTravis
JamesTrent
Nicholas Tripp
Kathy Turkington
Dashan Turner
DaynaTurner
GregTurner
Barbra Tyler
Cindy Tyson
Carlos Uribe
John Uwajumoau
Dan Valentin
HeidiVandeHoef
MichaelVandeventer
Amber Vanderslice
HeatherVanDuser
SamuelVargas
PavelVasioutovitch
StephonVeldhuis
ChrisVerdi
SarahVielleux
Myriam Voltaire
Craig Waddle
Bobby Walker
Matthew Walker
Shannon Walker
TinaWalker
Beau Wallace
KeriWallace
OliviaWalsh
PhillipWard
Michelle Wamer
Desmound Washington
SharitaWashington
NikiWaters
Maurice Watkins
David Watson
KatieWatson
RebeccaWatters
Jerrell Watts
Dave Weaver
Rob Weaver
Tammy Weaver
Terry Weaver
George Webster
MicheleWilliams
RobinWilliams
SusanneWilliams
AngelaWilliams
Casey Wilson
Chad Wilson
Jessica Wilson
Tiffany Wilson
Timothy Wilson
RachelWingfield
ChristopherWinkler
Jennifer Wohlfarth
Joseph Wojciechowski
Janell Wolcott
JenniferWoodruff
Amanda Woody
Sharod Woodyard
Mark Woof
Kimberly Wright
Mark Wright
TravisWright
CherylWyrick
YuliaYakusheva
Selah Yavuz
MichaelYeager
Saba Yohnnes
James Yoo
Amy York
Larry York
Gary Young
Rachel Young
SlphanarithYuth
Tito Zavala
ClarkZealand
JoshZealand
SarahZeien
BiancaZiacoma
Members of the team got to spend a lot of time with the children of El Salvador as they visited churches and schools in the country.
Excited children watch as songs and skits are performed. The team was able present their Gospelfilled program for children in public and private schools.
A group of 22 people, including students and staff, spent over 2 weeks in El Salvador presenting the Gospel to churches, schools and on the street.
A group of 22 people from Liberty Universityhadtheopportunity totraveltoSanta Ana,ElSalvadorduringthesummer of2000.
The team from Light Ministries worked with a small evangelical church named La Familia deLa Fe,which means "TheFamily of the Faith". This church wasplantedin early 1997by L U alumnus Dr.Hal Large.
The team held 2 programs with drama, music, testimonies,tract distribution and a strong presentation ofthe Gospel through preaching. Theseprograms were heldin public andprivateschools, onamilitarybase, on streetcorners andinthe church.
The team's encouragement to the church and theirperseverance to spread the Gospel brought about many decisions for Christ in auidren ^h w have this Roman Catholic nation.
Vxhristmas brings times of good cheer, joy, giving, and celebration. LightMinistriestookatrip toKota, India to spread the cheer and good news with the childreninanorphanage. Thereweremany different activities; from directing vacation Bible school to helping atadentaland medicalclinic.
Team members collected McDonald's happy meal toys that served as Christmas gifts. "The children were very happy to receive them" stated Kara Ramano.
Light Singerssharethereasonfortheseason with aChristmas concert inSaint Andrew's Church.
They were stopped at the gate.After going through metal detectors and passing the inspection of K-9 dogs, the group was allowed into the prison where they would meet a room fullofinmates.
The group from Light Ministries spent two weeks in England during the Christmas holiday, presenting Christmas concerts and sharing the reason for the season in British prisons.Liberty's soccer coach,Bill Bell and his wife Mary, invited the group to work with theirministry called "Within the Walls".
The team visited nine different prisons and juvenile halls,ministering behind bars to men and women ofall ages.
Dr. Rob Jackson shared a message of grace and forgiveness with the prisoners and team members were able to talk one-on-one with inmates who had never before heard about the giftofsalvation.
Many decisions for Christ were made and Coach Bell and his wife were able to establish relationships with many oftheinmates forfuture accountability.
Written by Carrie DunbarSeeingprisoners receivethelove ofChrist seemed to offer them such hope andreal freedom,even thoughthey were behind bars."
CarrieDunbar
LightSingersministered innineprisons, singing and sharingtheGospel with Britishinmates
The Light Singers and band performed an open-air concert indowntown Sydney, Australia,aspart ofan evangelistic outreachto the community
As soon asschoolwas outinMay 2001,agroup of24studentsand staffmembers packed theirbags and headed forthe Outback — no, nottherestaurant, buttheland down under.
A group from Light Ministries spent two weeks in Australia,performing conceits and incorporating drama into a presentation ofthe Gospel Fourteen concertswere presented inchurches and one schoolinthecityand suburbsofSydney, Australia.
While theirfocuswas directed toward churches, the group also held several evangelistic open-air concerts.They were able to pass out tractsand witness to peoplejustpassing by on the streetsof Sydney.
On their way back,the group stopped in Hawaii for two days of sightseeing and relaxation The Light Singers remained inHawaii for 10days, astherest ofthe groupheaded back LightMinistriesDirector, FituTafaoa, ledthegroup tohishome church inSamoa and the singersperformed five more concertsinlocalchurches on theisland.
As thegroup traveled through theOutback and theislands ofHawaii, theywere abletotakeinthesights ofdifferentcultures, taking an example ofChrist'slove with them.
Written by Carrie Dunbar'SharingChrist withtheland down under"
Students take in the sights of the land down under as they visitSydney Harbor while on a two-week mission triptoAustralia
A group of 24 students and staff members spent two weeks in the outback ministering in local churches and bringing an evangelistic message todowntown Sydney, Australia
The Light Singers pause briefly to pose before another concert ata local church in Sydney.
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Liberty University enjoys the privilege of professors wh o strive to impact the lives of their students, both intellectually and spiritually. Som e of these professors enjoy the privilege of sharing their wor k with their spouses.
The Rowlettes saidthatseeing each otheratwork aswell asathome isone ofthe advantages ofworking together. "If something comes up,we cantalk to each other about itand itsquick.Whereas before,itwas late atnight before we could tell each otheranything."Mrs. Rowlette said.
The Donaldson's have been teaching in the sameschoolevenbeforecoming toLiberty The couple team-taught fourth grade ina public schoolinMichigan.
"Itaughtthemath and scienceandhetaught English and social studies," Mrs. Donaldson said
Sheadded thatherfavoritepartaboutherjob ishelpingstudents.
"Iwent toaone-room schoolhouse and the teacher, trying toteach kindergarten through sixth grades,couldn't reach everybody all the time A lotofthe time sixthgraders gotto go help thekindergartners orlisten tothe first gradersread. That'swhen Idecided Iwantedto teachbecause Ienjoyed doingthat."
Mrs. Kester finds it "delightful" working with her spouse each day and Mr.Kesteradds thatit's "niceto talk through theday atunexpected moments".
While they both work atLiberty,they don't often see each otheron campus,butthey make themost ofthetime they do. "We enjoy sitting together in convocation and occasionally forlunch."Karen said.
The Withams feel that working together is one of the best part of their jobs.
"W e can share a commo n mission in our marriage and ministry," said Mr . Witham.
Mrs. Witham added, "W e are mankful that the Lord has led us both to be able to work as a ministry team.'
Dr. Maturesenjoysworkingwithhis spouseandsays, "Ithinkitisthegreatestthingintheworldtoshareourteaching ministry." Hismost memorable momentatLibertywashavingthetrack named for him— the Matthew-HopkinsTrack.
Dr. Lovett says his most memorable moment was becoming dean ofhis own alma mater and being able to work withhiswife asateam.
Mrs. Lovett says her most memorable time atLiberty was serenading her husband in his own classwith the song "I Will Be Here". She added that she lovesworking withherhusband and considersit"anotherextensionoftheir life and ministry".
Mr . Zaffke is currently an associate professor of business and the executive director of Liberty University's Information systems. Virginia is also an associate professor of business. Maurice states it is "perfect" workin g with his spouse and being able to talk about issues and b e understood.
Dr. Ji m O'Neill graduated from Liberty and returned to serve as a missions professor and director of the Center for Worl d Missions. Sterling is also involved with the Center. A s a student at Liberty her fondest memorie s centered around missions.
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MR. STEPHEN PERRY
Anatomy and Physics. "He's an awesome teacher.He's always encouraging the students and available forhelp."
Natasha Telusca
MRS. BARBARA SHERMAN
Education.
She' a very encouraging teacher and helpful in reminding us wh y w e want to be teachers.
Kristin Spangler
DR . HINKSO N
"Not only is he brilliant but he is a super person."
Emily Russac
DR.MLX
Department. He makes class interestingand keeps humor. Dur attention through his Annie Clawson
DR. STEINHOFF
Department ofHistory. "He is such acute man."
Monica Arriola
DR. WOODAR D
"He is a genius."
Steven Turchin
MRS . NUTTE R
"She is m y friend."
Brandy Brumble
MRS. JEAN ST. CLAIR
School of nursing.
"She helps to alleviate stress in the nursing program. She reminds us why we want to become nurses through her intelligence and passion forthis ministry."
DR . ALLISO N
"He has helped m e so muc h inside and outside the classroom."
Jana Aurand
Lina Remigio
Ellen Richards is your heroine.
You havetastedLimburger cheese
You examine thestitches inyourclothes.
You canbalanceyourcheckbook.
Whip up athreecoursemealoutofmashed potatoesandmeatloaf.
Peopleconsultyou forfashion advice.
You askforachild's developmental stagerather thantheirage.
you have seeneveryGary Smalley's video.
The Home Depot andJoanne'sFabricsareyour favorite stores.
You arealwaysexplainingyourmajor.
The FAMILY and CONSUMER SCIENC E department offers a variety of hands-on courses. They have incorporated nutrition cooking, interior decorating, clothing, design, and child care in thisfield of study. Many of these areas come in handy laterin life.
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The marching band isan important asset toany college oruniversity. The school's pride and spiritoften liebehind the members of a marching band. The liberty University Marching band AKA, the spiritofthemountain isnot only entertaining, but also captures theessence ofwhat talentis. Many people come together andlearn how to play andmarch with each other. It is hard work tobring all ofthesepeople,andthere are some thathave never marched with a band before.Of course onevery important member ofthe bandis thefieldconductor, KristineTerrell, whois alwayskeeping thebeat. Of course theband would benothing withoutMr.Kerr, the director. The colorguard alsoadds theirunique dance talentstoputthefinal touches on the band. Liberty canbe very proud ofthejob that the SpiritoftheMountain always does,because they arethetruespirit oftheLiberty Mountain.
by Jen Maul
THE TUBAS: The tuba section played theirheartsout during the games
IN PRACTICE:
Darrell Ford and Mike Capozzi frequently practiced theirmusic while ontheroad
MAKING NOISE: Crowds were entertained through themusical talents of band members
As students wait with anticipation to see the finished product,construction crews work day and night to complete the new DeMoss Learning Center
Towering cranes and bulldozers have taken over campus togivethebuilding a facelift The growing pains willsoon be over and students, faculty and staff will begin to move into their new learning center within theyear.
"I did not come to Liberty University to be a teacher. I came here sothatstudents could work with me while Ishow them whatI know," statedDr.Steven Troxel. Many professors influence thestudentsto fulfill theircallingby theirlivesand wisdom.
.Thewomen causearacketwithanew ten nisteam
. DeMoss getsafacelift
.Dorms get webbed, wiredfortheweb, that is
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. Happy faces of guys that are not TIEd down.
.KenKarcheris the newfootball coach.
. Danny Lovettbecomes CampusPastor.
.New MealPlan!!!
.Studentsregisteron LffiERTYNET
. ROTC returns to campus.
. Lahay Lounge built, donated by t Lahay's.
.These arejustafewofthemajorchanges, new facultyandstaff, newprograms are a way oflife hereatLiberty.
JL or I kno w the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Jeremiah 29: Ma y your future be filled with hope as you your eyes on Jesus Christ.
A commitmentto excellence ... "I am notproposing aslogan, butinsteada vision."
Thank you forajob welldone.
"For I know theplansI have foryou saystheLord, They areplansforgood and notforevil, togiveyou a futureand ahope."Jeremiah 29:11 We look toyour futurewith greatanticipationofthewonderfulthings God willdo inand foryou.We thanktheLord for the greatprivilegeforbeing yourfamily
Love Mom, Dad,Brooke & Andrew
Roy Simmons - SGA President
